Why are temporary access solutions necessary?
Temporary access solutions ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted movement of vehicles, materials, and personnel across a worksite. These come in various forms, including load-bearing mats for equipment stability, ground protection systems, and temporary roadways or walkways for improved mobility.
There are many reasons why they’re essential:
- Improved Site Access: Stable, temporary roadways allow heavy machinery and vehicles to cross soft, wet, or uneven ground without delays or the risk of getting stuck.
- Enhanced Safety: Secure, slip-resistant surfaces reduce the risk of equipment overturning and worker injuries.
- Ground Protection: By distributing weight evenly, they prevent soil compaction and protect sensitive areas such as grasslands, wetlands, and other ecologically delicate sites.
- Environmental Compliance: Help comply with environmental regulations by minimising ecological disturbance and reducing the environmental impact of construction and industrial activities.
27 years’ of experience
Bog mats to suit your every requirement in stock
Competitive hire and sales rates
Fast response and delivery throughout the UK and Europe
Hiab off-loading and Crossrail compliant vehicles
Stock available from our London, Manchester and Edinburgh depots
Load-Bearing & Equipment Applications
Crane mats provide a stable platform for heavy lifting equipment and vehicles, with outrigger pads to distribute pressure on soft or unstable ground. They can be used to form working platforms or temporary roadways, with repositionable mats that move easily as equipment shifts around the site.
Piling rig mats offer strong support for transporting and stabilising piling rigs. They create temporary platforms and roadways to improve ground stability and are easily removed once work is complete.
Ground Protection Applications
Heavy-duty demolition protection mats enhance site safety by minimising damage to ground surfaces, roads, pavements, and underground infrastructure. They reduce the risk of rupturing gas pipes or water mains and allow quicker debris cleanup compared to bare ground.
Lightweight Ground Protection Mats
Our ground protection mats feature dual-sided tread – one side for pedestrians, the other for vehicles. Equipped with lifting handles and connection holes, they can be easily positioned and joined to create extended roadways or large working platforms.
Access Solutions
Temporary roadway mats quickly form trackways capable of supporting heavy vehicles, with timber’s natural flexibility helping absorb force. They enhance site access and stability on soft ground, such as wetlands or tidal zones.
Temporary walkway mats can be laid end to end to form clean, dry pedestrian routes, segregating foot traffic from vehicles. All mats include standard lifting points for quick repositioning and configuration changes.
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Timbermat is proudly certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – a globally trusted non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting forests all around the world.
Our certification reflects our genuine commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and protecting natural resources for future generations.
